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Test Code LAB384 Creatinine - Random Urine

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code

2050482

Methodology

Kinetic Jaffe Reaction

Specimen Requirements

Required volume 10 ml urine

Sterile Collection Cup

 

Specimen can be collected at any time.

Reasons for Rejection

Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:

         1-Patient's First & Last name 

         2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Test Set Up

Routine - same day

ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab

STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82570  -  Creatinine; other source

Additional Information

A quantitative determination of the random excretion in urine, as a measurement of renal function.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability

Send to laboratory refrigerated.  It is recommended that urine samples be analyzed within 2 hours of collection. Creatinine in urine is stable for 2 days at room temperature (20-25*C) and for 6 days at 4-8*C.

Performing Department

Chemistry